Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/20/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how BenTheBondsman LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, protects, and handles your information when you visit our website, contact us, or communicate with us by phone, email, or text message.

This policy applies to all services, content, and communications operated by BenTheBondsman LLC, including educational content, bail-industry related services, consultations, and messaging communications.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
• Name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Physical address
• Information related to inquiries, services, or consultations
• Communications sent to us (calls, emails, texts, website forms)

We may also automatically collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and general usage data for site functionality, analytics, and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information strictly for legitimate business and operational purposes, including:
• Responding to inquiries
• Providing services or educational content
• Scheduling communications or consultations
• Service or account notifications
• SMS communications you opt into
• Customer support
• Internal records and quality improvement
• Legal and regulatory compliance

We do not use your information for unrelated or unauthorized purposes.

3. SMS / Text Messaging Privacy

When you opt in to receive SMS or MMS messages from BenTheBondsman LLC, we may collect your phone number and message-related data.

Messages may include:
• Appointment or consultation confirmations
• Service-related updates
• Educational or program notifications
• Account or support communications

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing or promotional purposes.

We may share limited information only with trusted service providers who help us deliver messaging services, and only as necessary to operate our systems. These providers are prohibited from using your data for their own marketing.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
For help, reply HELP.
Message and data rates may apply.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information only when necessary to:
• Provide services you request
• Operate and maintain our systems
• Comply with law enforcement or legal obligations
• Protect our rights, safety, and property
• Prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no transmission method or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve performance, track general usage patterns, and enhance user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services and content are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You may request to:
• Review or correct your personal information
• Opt out of SMS communications
• Request deletion of non-required data

Certain data may be retained when legally or operationally required.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

11. Contact Information

BenTheBondsman LLC
158 August Ln
Lucedale, MS 39452
Phone: (228) 325-9112
Email: benthebondsman@gmail.com